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15/06/26
RCP Visit To Bolton

RCP visit to Bolton highlights strong training culture alongside national workforce pressures

Resident doctors and consultant physicians at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust described a supportive training environment and strong team culture during a Royal College of Physicians (RCP) visit, while raising ongoing concerns about workforce pressures, rota gaps and career progression.
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13/06/26
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RCP member and fellows recognised in King Charles III Birthday Honours 2026

King Charles III’s Birthday Honours 2026 recognise a number of Royal College of Physicians fellows and a member for their leadership and achievements in healthcare, research and medical education.
Blog
12/06/26
Mumtaz Patel Meets Team At Queen’S Hospital In Romford

Spotlight on local innovation – how investment in people is driving innovation, training and retention in Romford

In this Spotlight on local innovation blog, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) director of medical education Professor Gideon Mlawa and RCP college tutor Dr Saiful Islam, alongside BHRUT chief executive Matthew Trainer and chief medical officer Professor Andrew Deaner explore how Queen’s Hospital in Romford is demonstrating how innovation and investment can strengthen patient care, training and staff retention.
News
12/06/26
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RCP responds to violence in Northern Ireland

RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel condemns the recent violence in Northern Ireland, highlighting its impact on communities and NHS staff and calling for calm.
News
11/06/26
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'Today marks an important step': RCP welcomes publication of first national corridor care data

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has welcomed the publication today of the first national corridor care data in the NHS in England.
News
11/06/26
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Respiratory care improving in key areas – but progress remains uneven, new national clinical audit report shows

New analysis from the National Respiratory Audit Programme (NRAP) – hosted by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) – highlights improvements in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary rehabilitation care but warns of stalled progress in adult asthma and delays in treatment following acute admission.
News
11/06/26
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RCP responds to HSJ story about the 10 Year Workforce Plan

The RCP has responded to a story in the HSJ about the 10 Year Workforce Plan.
News
09/06/26
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Using our voice: RCP launches new member and fellow snapshot survey

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has launched a new UK member and fellow snapshot survey to gather the evidence needed to influence national debate and drive improvements in patient care.
Blog
08/06/26
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Celebrating Diabetes Week 2026: collaboration, innovation and the view from Wales

Dr Julia Platts, national clinical lead for diabetes in Wales, highlights both the enduring strengths and the ongoing challenges of delivering high quality diabetes care across Wales, reflecting on a strong tradition of collaboration and innovation, while setting out the practical barriers – from workforce pressures to digital infrastructure – that continue to shape services.